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15 Best Santorini Day Trips from Crete

The Santorini day trips: fast ferries from Heraklion putting the caldera within a long day’s reach, with villages, a winery and the cliff views before the boat home. A taste that usually books the return trip.

2.From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

Discover Santorini from Crete on a full-day tour featuring scenic ferry rides, Oia’s charm, and Fira’s lively streets—ideal for those craving iconic views in one day.

★ 4.1

“With Getyourguite all was excellemt The trip to Santorini was a dream!! Def worth it The comunication with platanos tours was however the least to say bad. They emailed me wrong on the departure CITY, ignoring my emails, my whatsapp messages ....really really bad”

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3.Heraklion: Santorini Day Trip with Boat Transfer & Oia Visit

Experience Santorini's stunning caldera views and charming villages on a day trip from Crete, including boat transfer, guided tours, and free time in Fira and Oia.

★ 4.0

“Onze gids kon Nederlands en was heel aardig en vertelde enthousiast veel over het eiland. Oia zelf was heel erg druk zoals verwacht. De 2e stad vonden wij persoonlijk veel gezelliger en leuker om te winkelen. Jammer was wel dat de optie voor vulkaan bezoek…”

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4.Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip

Explore Santorini on a full-day tour from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos, combining a scenic boat ride, guided bus tour, and free time in Oia and Fira.

★ 4.0

“Expérience Stressante Nous avons beaucoup de difficultés a trouver le point de rendez-vous pour récupérer nos billets de bateau. Le guide n’était pas présent à ce rendez-vous et nous n’avons fait sa connaissance qu’à santorini. Ce n’est pas si grave mais nous n’étions pas prévenu.…”

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5.From Heraklion: Santorini Day Tour with Optional Transfer

Discover Santorini’s iconic views and charming towns on this full-day Cretan sea tour from Heraklion, featuring guided visits, boat ride, and free time.

★ 4.1

“It was like military precision....everything was as described in the plan details- what time to get tickets, where to get tickets, what times the boats left. beautiful trip and perfect in October...I can bet it would be a little chaotic and hot in summer months.…”

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6.Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

Discover Santorini from Crete with this full-day guided tour featuring scenic boat rides, iconic villages, and free time to explore. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic views and good value.

★ 4.0

“This was a great excursion to see a lot of Santorini in a little bit of time! The two cities are absolutely beautiful and our guide was very funny and knowledgeable.”

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8.Full-Day Santorini Island Trip from Crete

Discover Santorini from Crete with this full-day tour including ferry, caldera cruise, and island stops—perfect for a taste of Greece’s most iconic landscapes.

★ 3.5

“This trip was very easy to get to and from. Our guide Maria was well versed in her knowledge of Santorini and fun to listen to. It was nice having the bus for driving around the island. It was a great introduction. Some things I…”

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10.SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Discover Santorini in a day from Crete via high-speed boat, with guided tours of Oia and Fira, free time, and optional volcano visit—an efficient island escape.

★ 3.5

“A tightly organized, minimal bundle to discover a slice of the Greek island gem. The intense pleasure of setting foot and marvel at the surreal beauty of the islands sights is equally matched by the frustration to have to leave the island almost aRead more”

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11.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno

Discover Santorini on a full-day boat trip from Rethymno, exploring Oia, Fira, and beaches with guided insights. An authentic, scenic day with some logistical considerations.

★ 3.5

“Should have listened to the other reviews. We wanted to see Santorini and with our limited time this seemed like the best choice. We hoped going in May was still early in season, but it’s still crowded. It is not a small tour and there…”

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12.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Heraklion

Discover Santorini’s highlights on this full-day boat and bus tour from Heraklion. Expect stunning views, charming villages, and a busy schedule.

★ 3.0

“Overall this was a very enjoyable trip, quite expensive but I consider well spent if you are unable to stay overnight in Santorini and on limited time. To start the ferry trip was in poor weather conditions making it very rough and a large perceRead…”

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14.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel

Discover Santorini in a day with this boat trip from Rethymno, including guided island tours, stunning views, and convenient hotel transfers for a hassle-free experience.

★ 4.0

“The tour operator was great. From the time I booked, to the day of my scheduled tour, customer service was superb. They were very responsive and answered all of my questions/concerns. The day of the tour was also smooth. I was picked up from my…”

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